What term lengths are available for the 40P 10Gig DNA Essentials license?

Cisco offers 1-, 3-, and 5-year term lengths for the C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T license.

How do I activate the Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentials term license?

Activate via Cisco Smart Software Manager by registering your order, assigning the license to your switch’s Smart Account, then pushing the entitlement to the device.

Can I renew my Cisco DNA Essentials term license?

Yes. You renew through Cisco or an authorized reseller by purchasing the same SKU for your desired term and applying renewal entitlements in your Smart Account.

Is Cisco Smart Licensing required for C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T?

Yes. Smart Licensing tracks usage, enforces compliance, and simplifies license management for all DNA Essentials term SKUs.

How many 10 Gbps ports does the 40P license cover?

The 40P license covers exactly 40 individual 10 Gbps ports on a supported Catalyst 9500 switch.

Can I upgrade from DNA Essentials to DNA Advantage?

Yes. You can upgrade by ordering the Cisco DNA Advantage term license and using Smart Licensing to apply the new entitlement.

What benefits does DNA Essentials deliver for enterprise networks?

DNA Essentials accelerates deployment, improves network visibility, enables policy automation, and reduces operational costs.

How is Cisco ONE licensing different from traditional licensing?

Cisco ONE provides an all-inclusive software package with term-based licensing that simplifies procurement, deployment, and future upgrades.

Does the DNA Essentials license include software updates and support?

Yes. Cisco ONE term licenses bundle software updates, bug fixes, and access to Cisco TAC during the term period.

Can I deploy the C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T license on multiple switches?

No. Each 40P term license covers only one Catalyst 9500 switch. Additional switches require separate licenses.

How do I verify license status on my Catalyst 9500 switch?

Use the CLI command “show license summary” or check Cisco DNA Center’s inventory view to confirm active entitlements.

Where can I purchase the Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentials 40P term license?

Purchase through Cisco’s worldwide network of certified resellers or directly via Cisco Commerce Workspace.

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C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T Overview

C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T-Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentialss 40P 10Gig Term licenses are network management software licenses designed for Cisco Catalyst 9500 series switches. They fall under the network management category, offering essential software capabilities for managing, monitoring, and securing high-performance enterprise networks, and they are compatible with Cisco hardware for IT administration and enterprise use.

The licenses are term-based with a predefined duration and are delivered via digital key using an online activation process. They support cross-platform management access for IT administrators and are ideally suited for enterprise networks requiring scalable network management solutions, with activation and delivery processes streamlined for effective IT management.

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C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T Specifications

Product Type: Software License
Software Category: Network Management
License Type: Subscription
License Duration: 1 Year
Use Case: IT Admin
User Count: N/A
Device Count: N/A
Platform Compatibility: Cross-Platform
Delivery Method: Digital Key
Activation Type: Online Activation
Language Support: English
Bit Version: N/A
Cloud Integration: N/A
Software Format: Downloadable
Support Included: Vendor Support Required
Product Name: C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T-Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentialss 40P 10Gig Term licenses
License Key Included: Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery): Yes
Renewable: Yes
Compliance Certifications: N/A
Product Region: Global

C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T Use Case

Campus Core 10 GigE Network Segmentation with Cisco DNA Essentials

A global university replaces legacy core switches with C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T licenses on 40×10 GigE ports to deploy Cisco DNA SD-Access. They implement role-based microsegmentation, isolating student, faculty and IoT traffic on one physical fabric. Outcome: 60% faster policy changes, end-to-end compliance auditing and a 45% reduction in lateral threat exposure.

Automated Multi-Branch Rollout via 10 GigE Uplinks and DNA Center

A retail chain uses C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T in its regional distribution hubs to centralize 40×10 GigE uplinks into branch switches. Leveraging Cisco DNA Center for zero-touch provisioning and template-based policy, the IT team onboards 25 stores in under two weeks. Outcome: 70% cut in deployment time, uniform security posture and 30% lower operational costs.

High-Throughput Data Center Leaf-Spine Fabric for Hybrid Cloud

An e-commerce provider upgrades its on-premises leaf-spine network with C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T licenses, delivering 40×10 GigE links between spine and leaf switches. Integrated DNA Assurance delivers real-time analytics on east-west traffic, enabling proactive capacity planning. Outcome: 35% improvement in application latency, 25% higher throughput and actionable insights for next-gen cloud migrations.

Quality Certifications

To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.

Product Comparison Table

	C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T	C9500-DNA-P-7Y	C9300-DNA-A-24-5Y	C9300-DNA-A-48-5R	C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y
Product Type	Software License	Software License	Software License	Software License	Software License
Software Category	Network Management	Network Management	Network Management	Network Management	Network Management
License Type	Subscription	Subscription	Subscription	Subscription	Subscription
License Duration	1 Year	N/A	N/A	N/A	5 Years
Use Case	IT Admin	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise
User Count	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Device Count	N/A	N/A	1 Device	1 Device	N/A
Platform Compatibility	Cross-Platform	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Delivery Method	Digital Key	Digital Key	Digital Key	Digital Key	Digital Key
Activation Type	Online Activation	Online Activation	Online Activation	Online Activation	Online Activation
Language Support	English	English	English	English	English
Bit Version	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cloud Integration	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Software Format	Downloadable	N/A	N/A	Downloadable	Downloadable
Support Included	Vendor Support Required	Vendor Support Required	Yes	Yes	Yes
Product Name	C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T-Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentialss 40P 10Gig Term licenses	C9500-DNA-P-7Y-C9500 DNA Premier,40X/24Q/48Y4C/32C/32QC ,7Year Term License	C9300-DNA-A-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Advantage	C9300-DNA-A-48-5R-Cisco DNA Advantage C9300 48P 5Y, For Renewal Only	C9300-DNA-E-24-5Y-C9300 DNA Essentials, 24-Port, 5 Year Term License
License Key Included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Renewable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compliance Certifications	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Product Region	Global	Global	Global	Global	Global

Reviews & Ratings

Christopher Vaughn

Cisco ONE DNA Essentials bundle simplified licensing for 40-port setups.

Martin Shaw

Clear entitlements and easy management.

Noah Denton

Reliable baseline features.

Victor Barnes

Good enterprise standardization option.

Blake Turner

Straightforward deployment.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentials 40P 10Gig Term license (SKU: C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T)?

The Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentials 40P 10Gig Term license provides software features for 40 ports of 10 Gbps on Catalyst 9500 series switches under a fixed-term agreement.

Which hardware platforms support the C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T license?

This term license is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 9500 series fixed and modular switches that offer 40×10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

What software features are included in the Cisco DNA Essentials tier?

DNA Essentials includes basic automation, assurance, policy-based segmentation, and visibility use cases via Cisco DNA Center.

What does “Term license” mean for Cisco DNA Essentials?

A Term license grants access to DNA Essentials features for a specified duration, after which renewal is required to maintain functionality.

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C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T Overview

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C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T Specifications

Product Type

Software License

Software Category

Network Management

License Type

Subscription

License Duration

1 Year

Use Case

IT Admin

User Count

N/A

Device Count

N/A

Platform Compatibility

Cross-Platform

Delivery Method

Digital Key

Activation Type

Online Activation

Language Support

English

Bit Version

N/A

Cloud Integration

N/A

Software Format

Downloadable

Support Included

Vendor Support Required

Product Name

C1-C9500-40-DNAE-T-Cisco ONE C9500 DNA Essentialss 40P 10Gig Term licenses

License Key Included

Yes

ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)

Yes

Renewable

Yes

Compliance Certifications

N/A

Product Region

Global